Akwatialine Scrap Sellers Association, a crucial partner under the Actions for Voice, Influence and Inclusive Development (AVID) project, is making strides in enhancing the capacity of scrap dealers in Kumasi.

The initiative focuses on the management of electronic waste (E-waste), while promoting entrepreneurial skills and the overall wellbeing of the dealers, particularly emphasizing the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the youth.

The project aims to create an enabling environment for effective E-waste management in Kumasi, specifically targeting the areas of Akwatialine-Asokore Mampong, and the broader Kumasi Metropolis.

Alhassan Mohammed, Akwatialine Scrap Sellers Association 

Through improved capacity-building efforts, the association is equipping scrap dealers with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage E-waste responsibly, with a special focus on their health and safety.

Alhassan Mohammed, a leader of the Akwatialine Scrap Sellers Association, expressed profound gratitude to STAR-Ghana Foundation for its intervention and support.

He noted that the assistance provided has been instrumental in streamlining the association’s activities, helping to foster a more organized and sustainable approach to E-waste management.

This initiative not only addresses environmental concerns but also empowers the community, providing scrap dealers, especially the youth and PWDs, with the tools they need to thrive in their trade while safeguarding their health and wellbeing.

Scrap sellers at work

Fact sheet
– AVID project aims to improve access to social services and economic resources for #Underserved groups including #fulbes, rural women, persons with disabilities, youth, informal sector workers (market women) and #smallholder/peasant farmers.

– The project is funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation